Vatican. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade Newly Listed He was stationed primarily in

He was stationed primarily in the Mediterranean

Infantry leaving Peking after the heroic rescue - in Ha-ta-men (now Ketteler) Street - north from Ha-ta-men Gate

Instituted 1885 by Prince Heinrich XIV

5 mm x 53 mm inclusive of wreath suspension

Vatican. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade Newly Listed He was stationed primarily inIn silver gilt, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 49 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced suspension, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross was instituted by Pope Leo XIII on July 17, 1888, in memory of his golden jubilee in holy orders and was awarded to the men and women who had made a significant contribution to the success of the jubilee and the associated Vatican Exposition. It was made a permanent distinction